UPSVLP 2401
No exceptional circumstances to justify Green Belt development in South Warrington. Questions what has changed since Green Belt boundaries were only confirmed 7 years ago. Green Belt development would change landscape and character of South Warrington area. 2007 Landscape Character Assessment ignored by WBC.
Development of prime Green Belt site previously opposed by WBC - questions what has changed.
Welcomes development of brownfield land such as Fiddlers Ferry site.
Plan proposes unprecidented levels of growth and levels of delivery incompatible with anything previously achieved.
The Plan provides no justification as to why areas identified for housing and employment are better than other sites in the area.
Identification and assessment of site is not evidenced and its comparative evaluation against other potential areas is not proven or justified. Site is not close to railway network. Existing distribution units at Omega are not fully utilised - existing vacant commercial propoerty can accommodate this proposed development. The Plan is driven by economic needs of existing operators and landowners and not by sound planning. Development on Greenbelt site would destroy setting and character of the area. Type of employment proposed by Six56 / Stobbarts has not been fully described so it is not clear what economic benefit they would bring to Warrington - many f existing workforce commute from outside the area, thus increasing congestion and pollution. Site is not close to where Warrington's employment needs are and will not attract the number nor the high-quality jobs suggested in plan. Existing issues with congestion in the area will be amplified by proposed development.
LTP4
Transport plan lacks detail demonstrating how scale of development in SEWUE can e serviced. Infrastructure in area is already at capactity and further development will result in serious pressure on roads, public transport and social infrastructure.
Plan has been dictated by wishes of developers rather than enhancing image of town by building on infrastructure strengths and development of brownfield land. Concern for increased pollution and reduced air quality as a result. Greenbelt development will result in a loss of biodiversity.